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Subtract 2/8 from 7/24

7/24 - 2/8 is 1/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   7/24 = 7 × 1/24 × 1 = 7/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/24 - 6/24 = 7 - 6/24 = 1/24

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